And Old Trafford star Juan Mata told Sky Sports: "Obviously he is a very good player and I like to play with very good players.

"I don't decide that. He decides that and the club decides that, but I think every player would be happy to play with him."

Ibrahimovic, who has won 111 caps for Sweden, began his career at Malmo and has since played for Ajax, Inter, Juventus, Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG, where he recently won a fourth successive Ligue 1 title.

He has also played in title-winning sides in the Eredivisie, Serie A and La Liga.